Genetics (MS)

Unit: Investigating Genetics

General Databases

Brittannica Middle

Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, and primary sources.

Brittannica Escolar

Enciclopedia básica con articulos, videos, y atros materiales de aprendizaje.

SIRS Discovererer

News, magazines, and websites for K-8.

Learn 360

Videos and other multi-media resources for classrooms.

Brittannica Imagequest

Over three million images from 62 leading collections…and growing!

National Geographic Kids

Fun, substantive content takes kids 6-14 on adventures in science, nature, culture and space.

Recommended Databases (Content Specific)

Infobase: Science Online

has expansive reference coverage of the full range of scientific disciplines.

Gale in Context: Science

Academic articles, videos, experiments, and more

Gale Interactive: Science

Interactive 3D models in biology, chemistry, earth science, and more

Topic Finders from Databases:

  • Chromosome

  • DNA

  • Gene

  • Heredity

  • Traits

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Books

eBooks (available through Gale eBooks)

No middle grade ones at this time.

Digital Magazines (both current and past issues available in Classlink>RGC_MC Basics>Flipster)

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National Geographic

Each issue takes a adventurous look into cultural exploration as well as social and environmental changes that impact life on Earth. Stories about the people and places of the world are humanized by the emphasis on the symbiotic bond between Earth and its inhabitants.

National Wildlife

Details conservation issues & natural world discoveries. Provides tips on how to support environmental efforts.